Senior Tableau Administrator

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Tableau Administrator with a minimum of 10 years in Tableau Server administration, with hands-on experience in upgrading Tableau environments across major versions. The primary responsibility for this role is to lead and execute the upgrade of our current Tableau Server to the latest stable version, ensuring

Role & responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end Tableau Server upgrade process from the current version to the latest stable release.
• Perform pre-upgrade assessments, compatibility checks, and risk evaluations.
• Plan and execute full backups, validation testing, and rollback procedures.
• Collaborate with BI teams and stakeholders to ensure report and dashboard compatibility post-upgrade.
• Troubleshoot any issues that arise during or after the upgrade process.
• Maintain documentation of the upgrade process, configurations, and system changes.
• Work with Tableau Support if escalation is required during the upgrade.
• Optimize server performance and validate environment stability post-upgrade.

Preferred candidate profile

• 10+ years of professional experience as a Tableau Administrator.

• Proven hands-on experience in upgrading Tableau Server (e.g., from 2021.x to 2023.x or later). • Strong knowledge of Tableau architecture, services, and configurations (TSM).

• Experience with backup/restore processes, SSL, authentication (LDAP/SAML), and security best practices.

• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) to automate tasks.

• Familiarity with monitoring tools (TabMon, LogShark) and performance tuning.

• Excellent documentation and communication skills.